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AI eats ecommerce: 10 ways AI is changing ecommerce

10 ways AI is changing ecommerce

9. AI as a service: AI via API

BEFORE

Ecommerce sites are powered by complex, all-in-one monoliths that are impossible to extend and have “black box” transparency.

AFTER

Everything, including the AI model, is composable and easy to integrate via developer friendly APIs. Individual AI models are offered as-a-service, and charged per usage, with separate endpoints for search, browse, ranking, recommendations, etc.

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Analyst recognition

Agentic intelligence layer powering commerce discovery

Recognized by IDC, Gartner, Forrester, and Paradigm B2B, Algolia helps enterprises turn search into a growth engine for AI-native experiences.

Gartner 2026 Magic Quadrant for Search and Product Discovery

A leader for the third consecutive year

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Forrester Total Economic Impact™

Increased Operating Profit and Improved Efficiency

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